Jedi of Zen

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  1. Diuretics & heart failure

    Jedi of Zen posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Why would a diuretic be used to treat heart problems? I'm sure the answer is quite simple and elementary, but I can't seem to find it... Thanks, the

  2. Diuretics & heart failure

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That does make sense. thanks to

  3. Rinne's test

    Jedi of Zen posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a few questions about the Rinne's test. I understand how it is done, and I understand what the results mean, but I don't understand why. 1. When the tuning fork is placed against the mastoid...

  4. Rinne's test

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks Daytonite. I have a test coming up, and I have lots more questions, but I'll try to spare you any further questions for right now.

  5. Rinne's test

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "Longer" (not "louder") is the term that Potter & Perry uses in Fundamentals of Nursing, 6th edition,. So that's what I'm referring to. (Not that this book is ever vague about anything, btw... )...

  6. need help

    Jedi of Zen replied to tequilaseay13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I may hold a minority opinion, but personally I think that overthinking is a good thing - as long as you're retaining the information. If something is confusing me, then I try to focus on...

  7. Hematoma vs. hyperemia vs. hemangioma

    Jedi of Zen posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I realize that this is probably a very loaded question, but here goes - Could anyone explain to me the difference between the following 3 terms: hematoma, hyperemia, hemangioma. Esp the first 2. I...

  8. "Made Incredibly Easy" series

    Jedi of Zen posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have heard mixed reviews on this series of study guides made by Lippincott Williams. Anyone ever used any of them? Good experience? bad

  9. "Made Incredibly Easy" series

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, I'm not asking if they make a good replacement for the textbook. I'm just curious about people's experiences with the

  10. Hematoma vs. hyperemia vs. hemangioma

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I see that the term "hyperemia" is used in webmd's section on pinkeye. However, I don't think hyperemia refers only to eye redness, does

  11. Hematoma vs. hyperemia vs. hemangioma

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What's your source on

  12. I hate bedmaking

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't mind bedmaking in and of itself, but I guess I just can't help but notice that at the hospital I work at, from all the times that I've helped the nurses do it, occupied beds are not made...

  13. Any other Calhoun RN students out there?

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Alabama Nursing

    You make it all sound so

  14. Any other Calhoun RN students out there?

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Jamie, SORRY about my full inbox. It's totally empty now; I just sent you a PM. Yeah, it's funny you mention Ben Stein...b/c I was actually thinking that Mr. Galbreath reminds me more of Quentin...

  15. MALE Nurse, Female Police Officer, Female Dr.

    Jedi of Zen replied to likemike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    regarding the OP - Personally, as a male student, I don't necessarily find the term "male nurse" (or "male nursing student" for that matter) to be offensive. It is just a plain fact that for better...

  16. Hemorrhaging & dehiscence

    Jedi of Zen posted a topic in General Students

    Is it possible for dehisence to occur without hemorrhaging? If so, how? Thanks! the

  17. Hemorrhaging & dehiscence

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Students

    Daytonite, Ookay...I think I see what you mean about the surgical side of this problem. I guess even surgeons make mistakes, huh... In any event, thank you for the A! lol. and btw, how painful was...

  18. Any other Calhoun RN students out there?

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I agree with Jamie. We need your guidance...we are so scared right

  19. Bio 201 online?

    Jedi of Zen replied to KimmieNEAL's topic in Alabama Nursing

    No problem! Are you doing this at Calhoun by

  20. Bio 201 online?

    Jedi of Zen replied to KimmieNEAL's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Calhoun Comm. College seems to be doing more and more of this lately. Personally it's not something I would recommend; nor is it something that I've ever heard a good comment about by those who have...

  21. Hemorrhaging & dehiscence

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Students

    I'm still trying to wrap my mind around the concept. I guess it should be pretty simple, but I'm wondering how or why a wound would come apart like that if epidermal proliferation has already...

  22. Needle sticks (Question for all nurses, esp those in ER)

    Jedi of Zen posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone ever had a needle stick? I am a first year student, and one of our instructors in school yesterday was telling us about a new grad who had only been out of school for 6 months when she got a...

  23. Needle sticks (Question for all nurses, esp those in ER)

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing that. I will definitely take your advice into consideration. That sounds like quite an experience you

  24. Needle sticks (Question for all nurses, esp those in ER)

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    hey taz, i think you were thinking of jediwitch. (she's just a jedi poser, unskilled in the true ways of the force ) yeah...that vomiting during the code bit...wow. lol... sounds like you've earned...

  25. Needle sticks (Question for all nurses, esp those in ER)

    Jedi of Zen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that was me. I was referring to the policy/procedure that one of my school's clinical hospitals implements for exposure to blood or body fluids. I have the paperwork in front of me as I'm typing...